William A. Prall

Friday

Jul 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM

William A. Prall, 70, of Brodheadsville, died Thursday, July 4, in his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Alice (Adametz) Prall. They had observed their 45th wedding anniversary in April. Born in Franklin, N.J., he was a son of Elizabeth (Ross) Prall of Effort and the late William E. Prall.

He had worked in quality control for Charles Pfizer in Parsippany, N.J., for 30 years before retiring. With his business, "Murder on Demand," he performed murder mystery dinner theater in local establishments, private parties, corporate events and numerous community and charitable organizations.

Bill served as a medic in the U.S. Army National Guard for 23 years. He was a member of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church in Hamilton Square, where he sang in the church choir. He was a lifelong musician and vocalist, and he appeared in several productions with Pocono Lively Arts. Bill was very active in the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce and he was a member of the Christian Businessman's Association. He served as a volunteer fireman in both Franklin, N.J., and with the West End Fire Co. in Brodheadsville. At one time, he was also a Girl Scout leader in Hopatcong, N.J. Bill was very actively involved with Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm for 20 years. He served on the board of directors and volunteered in various other capacities.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Kelly Cuevas and her husband, Carlos, of Manhattan, N.Y., and Maria Lynn Cooper and her husband, Carl, of Wilkes-Barre.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, from Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church with the Rev. Brett Jenkins officiating. Cremation will follow in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. A viewing will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, and from 2 to 3 p.m., the time of the service, on Wednesday in the Lighthouse at Christ Hamilton. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.